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Table salt vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are table salt and chocolate milk different?

  • Chocolate milk has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B5 than table salt.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for table salt is 1683% higher.
  • Chocolate milk has less sodium.
  • Table salt has a lower glycemic index (0) than chocolate milk (45).

Salt, table and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 34% 15% 9% 22% 11% 43% 7.8% 10% 10%
Contains more IronIron +37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1987.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +310%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1800%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 9% 1.4% 20% 9.3% 37% 2.3% 18% 9.2% 41% 0.75% 3.8% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more OtherOther +12375%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +41050%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Table salt Chocolate milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Chocolate milk DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 60mg 1683%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Phosphorus 0mg 101mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.162mg 12%
Saturated fat 0g 2.104g 10%
Calcium 24mg 112mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.295mg 6%
Protein 0g 3.17g 6%
Potassium 8mg 167mg 5%
Fats 0g 3.39g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Copper 0.03mg 0.065mg 4%
Calories 0kcal 83kcal 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Choline 0mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.037mg 3%
Selenium 0.1µg 1.9µg 3%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.41mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Magnesium 1mg 13mg 3%
Carbs 0g 10.34g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.99g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.077mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.125mg 1%
Iron 0.33mg 0.24mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.124g 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.54g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.54g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.135mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.164mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.096mg 0%
Caffeine 0mg 1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt Chocolate milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Table salt
13%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 38698mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/nutrients
  2. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.